AGF Malami meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila over seamless passage of bills
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Thursday met with the leadership of the National Assembly on developing a […]
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Budgetary allocation for federal information ministry, ‘paltry, pitiable’ – NASS
The National Assembly on Wednesday in Abuja decried the 2020 budgetary allocation proposal for the Ministry of Information and Culture, describing it as “paltry, pitiable” […]
January-December budget cycle will allow for proper implementation – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila says the National Assembly was doing everything to return the country’s budget cycle to January […]
2020 Budget: NASS tasks MDAs to provide measurable targets
The National Assembly has tasked the Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to provide achievable targets that are measurable with timelines for the implementation of […]
NASS to pass 2020 Appropriation Bill in Dec.
The Chairman of the National Assembly, Sen. Ahmad Lawan ,said that the assembly would ensure the passage of the 2020 Appropriation Bill of N10.33 trillion […]
NASS will support EFCC, ICPC in fight against corruption-Lawan
President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday that the National Assembly would provide necessary support to anti-graft agencies in the fight against corruption. […]
NASS will adjust defence budget to meet security challenges – Ndume
The Chairman Senate Committee, Army, Sen. Ali Ndume on Thursday said the National Assembly will adjust the defence budget to meet current security challenges in […]
9th NASS should establish Commission for Persons With Disabilities – Group
By Chimezie GodfreyThe Executive Director, Inclusive Friends Association (IFA),Grace Jerry has called on the 9th National Assembly to work towards the establishment of the commission […]
National Assembly assures support for welfare of Federal Civil Servants
Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, Chairman, Senate Committee on Pension Reforms, has assured that the National Assembly would continue to play positive role in the country`s pension […]
Nigeria to make minimum of $1.5bn from amended law – Sen. Akpan
Sen. Akpan Bassey, representing Akwa Ibom North-East, says Nigeria stands to make $1.5 billion from the just amended Petroleum Sharing Contract Bill. Bassey made this […]
Buhari seeks N’Assembly’s approval for N10.06bn refund to Kogi Govt
The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for an approval to pay Kogi State Government N10.069 billion being refund of money […]
UPN wants NASS to provide for independent candidature in electoral act review
The Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) of Friday urged the National Assembly to consider independent candidature while reviewing the Electoral Act. Mr Rotimi Boboye, the […]
2020 Budget: Senators commend Buhari for adherence to Fiscal Responsibility Act
…Senate adjourns debate on 2020 Budget till next week Tuesday Senators belonging to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday […]
Deconstructing lawmakers’ decision to re-visit the NGO Bill, By Jerome-Mario Utomi
A peep into the history of attempts seeking regulation of non-profitable organizations (NPOs) in Nigeria will reveal that no bill has ever received the level […]
2020 Appropriation Bill: Senate, House of Reps begin debate
The Senate has began debate on the general principles of the 2020 Appropriation Bill of N10.33 trillion. The lawmakers took turns debating the Bill at […]
Why I forwarded Finance Bill to NASS – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Finance Bill 2019 he forwarded to the National Assembly, when passed into law, will permit government to raise the country’s […]
NASS to fast track amendment of Public Procurement Act
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan says the National Assembly will fast track the amendment of the Public Procurement Act 2007 to ensure effective […]
PDP urges NASS to redirect 2020 budget
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to redirect the 2020 budget to areas that would better serve the interest of […]
Budget: NASS committed to improve on past imperfections — Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila says that the 9th National Assembly will improve on “past imperfections” of annual national budgets to “leave […]
President Buhari’s 2020 budget speech
1. I will start by asking you to pardon my voice. As you can hear, I have a cold as a result of working hard […]
Buhari presents 2020 N10.33trn Appropriation Bill to NASS
President Muhammadu Buhari accompanied by members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Tuesday presented the 2020 budget proposal to a joint session of the […]
Senate calls for commencement of works on oil,gas museum at Oloibiri
The Senate on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to direct the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and concerned contractors to begin immediate construction of the […]
Good governance, Rep Kabiru and quality representation, By Abdallah el-Kurebe
Kabiru Ahmadu, popularly known as Mai Palace, is a Masters Degree holder in Mathematics and House of Representative member representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency under the […]
Jega urges NASS to adopt electronic voting at plenary
Prof. Attahiru Jega, Former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday advised the 9th Assembly to adopt electronic voting for effective monitoring of bills and […]
Senate to Security Agencies: Intensify security on waterways
The Senate on Thursday charged security agencies to step up their surveillance on the Bonny-Port-Harcourt waterways. The upper chamber gave the charge following a motion […]